Good Shepherd’s News · Family Christmas Activity was a great success reaching out to over 20 children and youth and their families. We were de-lighted to celebrate Christmas with

What are your

memories of

Lent? Do you

think of giving

something up like

TV or chocolate?

How about no

meat on Fridays?

My memories of Lent include strong

memories of Ash Wednesday and

Holy Week worship services—

powerful times to reconnect myself

with God.

Lent is the church season that lasts

for 40 days (excluding Sundays) that

begins on Ash Wednesday and ends

on Holy Saturday, right before Easter.

The word, Lent, comes from the An-

glo-Saxon word lencten, which

means “spring.” The season is a

preparation for celebrating Easter.

Historically, Lent began as a period

of fasting and preparation for baptism

by converts and then became a time

for penance by all Christians.

This year, Lent begins on Wednes-

day, March 5. We will have a reflec-

tive, interactive worship experience at

7pm as we prepare to “head to the

desert” and go deep in ourselves as

we repent (turn from our sins) and

spiritually ready ourselves before the

Easter miracle. Communion, the im-

position of Ashes (made from the

previous year’s palms from Palm

Sunday), and a “desert” prayer station

will all be part of worship.

But before we even get to the wor-

ship experience, there will be a

unique opportunity to spread the love

of God in our community throughout

the day. We will be joining with Rev.

Amy Sens and the congregation of

Six:Eight United Church of Christ

Church new church plant in Meadow

Mill to provide “Ashes to Go” for

people who are on their way to work,

around town, or just don’t feel com-

fortable in a “traditional” worship

space. Each person will be given a

piece of paper with a brief explana-

tion of Lent, Ashes, and why we are

doing what we are doing. It will in-

clude a prayer. And those persons

who wish to receive ashes will have

the mark of the cross placed on their

head along with a short prayer, and

they are on their way. If they desire to

linger and chat, we are available.

We are looking for a group of peo-

ple who are willing to help spread

God’s love in a real and tangible way

in our community that day. If you are

able to participate, please see me. No

experience necessary—we will train

you that day and provide needed sup-

plies. We will not be out all day, but

will have “shifts,” including morning

Pastor’s Message

Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Message 1

Church News 2

Youth Ministry 3

Missions Opportunity 4

F.Y.I 6

Congratulations 7

Editor’s Note

Inserts: Calendar

9

“We are called to address the needs of God’s children within and beyond our walls.”

Good Shepherd’s News 3800 Roland Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21211

410-243-1129 Rev. Bonnie McCubbin, Pastor

Email: [email protected]

www.goodshepherdhampden.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoodShepherdHampden

February 201 4

Volume 9, Issue 2

Sunday School 10:00 am

Worship Service 10:00 am

Fellowship Hour First Sunday

Baptisms Second Sunday

New Member Reception

Fourth Sunday

Ramp for

Wheelchair or Walker

accessibility

“GOOD SHEPHERD ON THE MOVE”

On Sunday, January 19th, Good Shepherd’s Sanctuary

was cold due to some kind of furnace issue. Pastor Bonnie

decided that instead of turning away members of the con-

gregation because of the cold it would be better to have the

worship service in the Jr. Room. It was much warmer

down there since the heat was turned on, but slowly rising

to the Sanctuary.

Those who were in church early helped with arranging

the chairs, bringing down the hymnals and bulletins and

passing out the bulletins. Don Lippy waited upstairs to

send everyone downstairs for the service.

Children’s Sermon involved the children as well as

Good Shepherd’s ’young at heart.’ The worship service

went off like a charm, Thank the Lord.

The title of this article came from Pastor Bonnie as she

opened the service she said, “Welcome to Good Shepherd

on the Move.” I liked it so much that I decided to use it,

with permission, of course.

Church N ews

Page 2

Good Shepherd’s News

rush hour, lunchtime, and evening rush hour, at different locations throughout Hampden.

Intrigued? Sign up at church so that we know to expect you. Make this a Lent to remember more than you

remember chocolate, TV, or meat. Start off Lent this year with an act of service—Ashes to Go—and spread

God’s love one “ash cross” at a time. May you find this Lent to be reflective, meaningful, and filled with

God’s love.

Blessings,

Pastor Bonnie

SOUP’S ON

Sunday, January 19th was Soup’s On Sunday. Three different soups were on the menu as well as garden

salad, bread and an assortment of desserts were on the menu. Most, if not all, who attended the worship ser-

vice was in the Social Hall laughing, talking and enjoying the meal.

Page 3

V OL UM E 9, I SSU E 2 F ebr u ar y 2014

Over the past few months our

After School, Children’s and Youth

Programs have been very busy. Our

Family Christmas Activity was a

great success reaching out to over 20

children and youth and their families. We were de-

lighted to celebrate Christmas with an impromptu

Christmas pageant. The children and adults were de-

lighted to get in costume and rejoice in Christ’s birth.

Birthday Party for Jesus

Coming up for our After School program is a two

week curriculum about justice in our world through

music, faith, and art. Our Children’s and Youth Pro-

grams will gather on March 7 to begin the Lenten sea-

son. And, mark your calendars early for our West

River Camp, July 6-11. If you have any questions

about our Children’s and Youth Programs, contact

Pastor Nickie at 443-835-3739 or

[email protected].

Youth Ministry

After School Kids singing Christmas

Christmas Pageant 2013

Joseph (Gordon), Angel (Madelynn), Shepherd (James)

Jesus (Josephine) & Mary (Christine Wiedefeld)

Mission Opportunities

Page 4


HWRMW FOOD PANTRY ...Betty Callahan

Please continue to support the HWRMW Food

Pantry by donating non-perishable food items. There

is always a need for soups, pasta/pasta sauce, tuna,

canned vegetables, cereal. Toiletries, such as tooth-

paste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, shaving

cream and soap are also needed. Please continue to

bring these items in throughout the year, and place

them in the box in the Roland Avenue narthex.

BOARD OF CHILD CARE

The Board of Child Care and The Strawbridge

School is still in need of Campbell’s Labels. The la-

bels will continue to help The Strawbridge School to

get things they need. Please remember them by bring-

ing in labels to put in the box on the table in the 38th

St. Narthex.

Cookies for The Board of Child Care The Board of Child Care is asking for donations of

homemade or packaged cookies. The deadline is

Sunday, February 16th. A box labeled "Cookies for

the BCC" will be in the back of the Sanctuary.

Contact Bernie McAllister at 410.889.3849 if you

have questions.

United Methodist Women: News and Projects...Shirley Stran

THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Thursday, December 19th

In response to our special invitation, Pastor Bonnie joined Bill, Jeanne, Sandy and Shirley at the Commu-

nity School Open House.

The students Christmas decorating created a warm and cozy atmosphere. We were welcomed with big

smiles from current and former students, board members and other volunteers.

We were delighted to see previous students and learning what is current in their lives, Tom explained to

Pastor Bonnie the role we all have with the students.

We introduced Pastor Bonnie to one and all and she in return learned more about the school, various indi-

viduals and their part in the programs and plans for the future. In addition to all this we shared and enjoyed

delicious cookies, cakes, baked ham and other refreshments.

It was a lovely, delightful, warm evening spent with old and new friends with a common interest - the

school and its students.

In a few days we will be in the

month of February. This month has

never been a real popular one and I

guess that’s why they made it the

shortest.

February, however does provide

us with several things that we are

thankful for.

This month is “Black History

Month.” A time when we honor

those African Americans who have

and are bringing so much enjoy-

ment and inspiration to our lives.

Whether you enjoy the wonderful

jazz music of Louis “Satchmo”

Armstrong, thrill to a running catch

by Adam Jones, or find inspiration

in the “Dream” of Dr. Martin

Luther King, Black History Month

means so much to so many of us.

Then, of course, there is

“Valentine’s Day.” This is when

“Cupid” shoots his magical arrows.

He may have shot many people in

this world, but personally I think

his aim is terrible.

Of course, there are many kinds

of love. Love of food, TV pro-

grams, sports, music, and of course,

each other. I remember reading

somewhere that “Love talked about

is easily ignored, but love demon-

strated is irresistible.” If our God

had only talked about how much

He loved us, it might not have

meant much, but He demonstrated

His love by sending His son Jesus

to die for us so we may have eternal

life. The greatest Valentine ever

sent is found in John 3:16.

Happy February

Reflections by John Landers

Page 5


I Thank God For…

...bringing me through my second year in remission from Breast Cancer.

...Michelle Smith

...bringing my niece, who lost her teenaged daughter, through her first Christmas without her.

...Shirley Milledge

Congregation’s Corner

PINEAPPLE BREAD

1/4 lb. butter

1 C sugar

4 eggs

6 slices cubed bread

1- 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained

Cream butter, sugar and eggs. Add bread cubes

and pineapple. Bake in a well greased casserole dish

at 350 degrees for one hour. Recipe from Virginia

Dailey.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU…

Linda May Thompson

Favorite things:

Food: steamed crabs, tacos

Books: James Patterson books

Movie: E.T.

Music: 40’s & 50’s, Big Band

Bible Passage: Psalm 117 vs 2

TV show: NCIS (I really like

Mark Harmon)

Special gifts, hobbies & other interests:

Wed. Choice Senior Club,

HWR,

Women's Society,

Bible Study

Why you chose Good Shepherd as your church:

Lots of my friends go to Good Shepherd and they

made me feel at home, and close to home.

.

PRAYERS & CONCERNS

Make prayer requests to the church by calling the Prayer Chain Captain, Shirley Stran 410-467-2246. Your church

family will pray for healing of your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and others in need.

(For addresses and phone numbers, please refer to your Church Directory.

PRAYERS ARE NEEDED FOR:

Betty Callahan

Bill Huff

Delores Nash

Betty Pennington

The Weese Family

Our Shut-ins:

Helen Bridges

Doris Cromwell

John Cromwell

Polly Klages

Ruth Kurz

Lois Lewis

Elizabeth McQuay

Myrtle Markland

Pat Naylor

Paul Spitzbarth

Eleanor Therit

Don Webb

Betty Webb

Rosetta Whittington

Page 6


Good Shepherd extends its deepest sympathy to…

... Sharon, Jeff and Cooper Weese in the of their sister, aunt & great-aunt, Fran Woolwine.

...the family of Donna Thompson, a former member at Mt. Vernon, upon her recent passing.

F.Y.I.

PLANNING MEETINGS, EVENTS, OR NEED

PARKING PASSES?

Please inform Sharon Weese, Chair of Trustees, if

you want to schedule an event at church. Contact

Sharon Weese for Parking Passes. The parking lot will

be patrolled by Greenwood Garage from 8 am to 1

pm. You must make sure your Parking Pass is visible

or your car will be towed. If you plan to have guests

please be sure to get passes from Sharon on the day

your guests are to arrive. If you notice a visitor in the

congregation, feel free to ask if they parked on the lot

so that they can get a pass.

CARDS TO CHURCH MEMBERS AND

FRIENDS

Please be aware that we continue to ask for your

help in encouraging and lifting the spirits of many of

our homebound members and friends. Please remem-

ber to share God’s love with others. Addresses are in

your Church Directory.

SUNDAY’S SERMONS BY MAIL OR EMAIL

If you want a copy of Pastor Bonnie’s sermons sent

to you please contact Rachel Yates, Administrative

Assistant, 410-243-1129 (the church office number).

Leave your name and address or your name & email

address so she can send you the sermon.

Those who are able to attend services may also re-

quest a copy to follow along during Sunday’s sermon.

Please leave your name with Pastor Bonnie after the

worship service.

CHOIR

The choir rehearses on Wednesday at 2:30 pm in

the Jr. Room and Sunday morning at 9:30 am. All are

welcome to join and sing for the Lord.

BULLETIN DEADLINE

Every Monday all announcements, joy and con-

cerns, fellowship opportunities, mission opportunities

and other information you want to share with the con-

gregation should be in writing and left in the mailbox,

on the wall, outside the office of Rachel Yates, Ad-

ministrative Assistant.

CHURCH ENVELOPES

Boxes of church envelopes are in the front, right

side of the sanctuary on the table with the white lace

cloth. They are ready to be picked up. If you do not

see your name contact Pam Seibert.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FELLOWSHIP HOUR

Hosts are needed for the 1st Sunday of the month

socials. Individuals or groups welcome. Consider sign-

ing up for 1 or more months. Help is available. The

church provides coffee, tea, hot chocolate, utensils,

plates, a and napkins. Contact Shirley Huff or Bonnie

Thompson with questions. Sign up in the narthex.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Substitutes are needed for the After School Pro-

gram. If you want to volunteer contact Nickie Moreno

-Howard.

Available Dates: August, September, October,

November and December

CONGRATULATIONS

MICHAELA SMITH

On November 26, 2013, Michaela Smith, Miss

Maryland Jr. High, was selected by the Mayor’s

Office to be Mayor For A Day. As Mayor For A

Day she was able to experience a close look at the

way Baltimore City is run.

CONGRATULATIONS

JEFF WEESE

Jeff Weese, pictured with his son, Jason, has

made the Dean’s List for the 3rd time.

Page 7


NEW INFORMATION

2014 DIRECTORY

Membership Directories will be printed and distributed in February. Please contact the church Secretary,

Rachel Yates with any changes to the directory no later than February 1st. Changes can be left in the mailbox

outside the church office (above the water fountain), or you can send them to Rachel’s email:

[email protected].

THANK YOUS

Pastor Bonnie would like to thank the congregation for their beautiful cards and the generous Christmas

bonus. It was not expected, but much appreciated. Thank you all for your ministry and presence at Good Shep-

herd, in the Hampden community, and beyond.

To the Congregation of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church

Please convey to everyone my sincere thanks for the support and prayers during the time I had my back sur-

gery. I really believe in the power of prayer and certainly felt this during the past several months.

I am coming along slowly, but have noticed a daily increase in my energy and walking ability. Also, thanks

for the beautiful flower arrangement that Nance delivered to me. Flowers always cheer me up.

Again, thanks for everything and may your church be blessed in the years to come.

Linda Thompson

(Nancy Cromwell’s neighbors)

Page 8


JANUARY

Wednesday 29th Worship Committee meeting

3:30pm in the choir room to plan for Lent and Easter. Please bring your ideas.

FEBRUARY

Wednesday 5th Finance Committee meeting

1pm in the parlor to discuss the end-of-the-year reports and statements.

MARCH

Wednesday 5th Ash Wednesday Meal in the Parlor

(Time and other details to be determined )

Saturday 15th SHIFT HAPPENS

a young adult conference, will be held at Queens Chapel UMC in Beltsville.

The guest preacher will be Tye Tribbett; Kurtis Parks will b the worship

leader. The cost of this event, sponsored by the Baltimore-Washington Conference,

is $22 if you register before February 14.

See Pastor Bonnie for information to register, or to set up a carpool.

Sunday 30th PIZZA!! PIZZA!!

Immediately following the Worship Service in the Social Hall. The Pizza is

supplied by Good Shepherd. The Hospitality Committee asks for donations of

desserts and drinks from the congregation. When you sign up please specify what

type of dessert you will bring, cake, pie, etc.

Upcoming Meetings & Events These meetings and events are subject to be changed. All will be promptly notified. Check your Cal-

endar of Events as well.

Children and Youth Activities Calendar

JANUARY

Monday 27th Justice and World Religions

Tuesday 28th Exploring Injustice

Thursday 30th Confronting Injustice

Friday 31st Half Day-Music and Justice

FEBRUARY

Monday 3rd Justice Music for Us

Tuesday 4th Art and Photography

Thursday 6th Game Day

Friday 7th Reading Party

Monday 10th Art Day

Tuesday 11th Game Day

Thursday 12th Dance Party

Friday 14th Reading Club

Monday 17th NO AFTER SCHOOL


Thursday 20th Writing Activity

Friday 21st Reading Club

Monday 24th NO AFTER SCHOOL


Thursday 27th Science Activity

Friday 28th Reading Club

Page 9


From the Editor

I was going to write about myself, but I feel the need to

express how much Fran Woolwine meant to me.

When I first met Fran, she came to good Shepherd as a

visitor. I am told that I have a way of greeting everyone

with a smile. Well, I smiled at Fran while passing the peace

and she reached out to hug me. I thought, “wow that was

nice” because she didn’t really know me.

Fran has always been that nice. She was warm and sweet

and had a great sense of humor. Pam and I would stop by

3838 to drop off the bulletins for Evelyn Ruckert and she

would be sitting behind the desk, sometimes eating a snack

(that she probably shouldn’t be eating) and talk and laugh

with us for a few minutes.

She always complimented the choir on its good job and

wanted to know if there were any solos coming up so she

could be sure to be there.

What sticks heavily in my mind is that Fran was a strong

woman and never complained about her illness. I would ask

her how she was doing when she came back to church from

being ill and she’d say, “I’m going to be here until I can’t

anymore.” I said what we all say, “You’re not going any-

where for a long time.” As I walked away from her, I

thought how she and I had that in common. We took our

illnesses as a way of life with no complaints. The Lord will

take care us.

When I heard that Fran was gone, I cried. I knew, as she

said, “I’m going to be here until I can’t anymore” had come.

I loved Fran Woolwine and I will truly miss her.

LECTIONARY READINGS

February 2nd 4th Sunday after the Epiphany

Micah 6:1-8

Psalm 15

I Corinthians 1:18-31

Matthew 5:1-12

February 9th 5th Sunday after the Epiphany

Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)

Psalm 112:1-10

I Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)

Matthew 5:13-20

February 16th 6th Sunday after the Epiphany

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Psalm 119:1-8

I Corinthians 3:1-9

Matthew 5:21-37

February 23rd 7th Sunday after the Epiphany

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18

Psalm 119:33-40

I Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

Matthew 5:38-48

PARTICIPANTS THIS MONTH

LITURGISTS

VIRGINIA DAILEY

GREETERS

Elaine Grill

Don Lippy

Roy Keys

USHERS

Don Lippy

Bill Harris

ACOLYTES

Pam Seibert

Broc Smith

Michaela Smith

ACOLYTES IN TRAINING

Nicholas Seibert

Jaylyn Reedy

Jason (Cooper) Weese

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Jerry Guchemand

Peace and blessings, Shirley M

Page 10


SMALL GROUP AND BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES AT GOOD SHEPHERD

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES 8-week Bible Study: The Book of Acts Begins Tuesday 7th 2 pm in the parlor Lead by Rev. Bonnie McCubbin

First Tuesday of the Month 10:00 am Prayer Group & UMW Meeting Shirley Stran, President Groups meet promptly in the Fellowship Hall Please bring a sandwich or light lunch, drinks and desserts will be provided

Second Tuesday thru Last Tuesday of each month 10:30 am Friendship Circle Led by Nancy Cromwell Meets in the Jr. Room Please bring bag lunch

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ANY GROUP

WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH

Remember your offering

Altar Flowers and Bulletins $26

Garden Windows $10

Donations -Memorials -Honorariums -Bulletin Insert -Easter Flowers -Mother’s Day -Father’s Day -Grandparent’s Day -Poinsettia

Remember Good Shepherd in your Will

Please contact Nancy Cromwell, 410.366.6862, to place your order for flowers & to support

your church by making donations.

1st Sunday of each month in the lounge, following

the Worship Service.

Come, enjoy light refreshments and conversation.

If you are interested in Hosting one Sunday contact Shirley Huff.

ALL articles, as well as meetings and church events, need to be in writing and in the hands of the editor, Shirley Milledge, no later than the Sunday prior to the week of publication. Thanks for your understanding and assistance. Contact Info: 410.366.0629 or by email: [email protected]

DEADLINE: MARCH ISSUE Sunday, February 16th

PUBLICATION: Sunday, February 23rd

Page 11


GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Your church family would love to know a little more about you. Fill this out and return it to Shirley Milledge.

Name:

Favorite things (food, books, movies, music, Bible passage, TV shows, etc.):

Special gifts, Hobbies and other interests:

Why you chose Good Shepherd as you church:

If you have suggestions to make this newsletter better please submit your them in an

envelope with my name, Shirley Milledge or Shirley M., and the words

“Suggestion Box” and put it in the mailbox outside the office near the Ramp Entrance.

Leave your name if you want, but it’s not necessary.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

JANUARY 26

9:15 am

Choir

Rehearsal

JANUARY 27

Bulletin

Deadline

JANUARY 28

2 pm

Acts Bible

Study

JANUARY 29

2:30 PM

Choir

Rehearsal

3:30 pm

Worship

Committee

meeting in the

choir room

JANUARY 30

JANUARY 31

1

2

FELLOWSHIP

HOUR

9:15 am

Choir

Rehearsal

3

Bulletin

Deadline

4 10 am

Prayer

Session &

UMW meeting

2 pm

Acts Bible

Study

Happy

Anniversary

Vicki & Harry

Bigham

5

1:00 pm

Finance

Committee

meeting in the

Parlor

2:30 PM

Choir

Rehearsal

6

Christian

Fellowship

7 8

9

9:15 am

Choir

Rehearsal

10

Bulletin

Deadline

11

10:30 am

Friendship

Circle

2 pm

Acts Bible

Study

12

2:30 PM

Choir

Rehearsal

13

Happy

Birthday

Elizabeth Lutz

14

VALENTINE’S

DAY

Happy

Birthday

Frances

Spitzbarth

15

16

9:15 am

Choir

Rehearsal

NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

17

Bulletin

Deadline

Happy

Anniversary

Frances & Paul

Spitzbarth

18 10:30 am

Friendship

Circle

2 pm

Acts Bible

Study

Happy

Anniversary

Bonnie & John

Thompson

19

2:30 PM

Choir

Rehearsal

Happy

Birthday

Pastor Bonnie

McCubbin

20 21 22

23

9:15 am

Choir

Rehearsal

MARCH ISSUE

OF

NEWSLETTER

24

Bulletin

Deadline

25

10:30 am

Friendship

Circle

2 pm

Acts Bible

Study

26

2:30 PM

Choir

Rehearsal

27

Happy

Birthday

Susie Pearce

28

FEBRUARY 2014

Good Shepherd’s News · Family Christmas Activity was a great success reaching out to over 20 children and youth and their families. We were de-lighted to celebrate Christmas with

Documents